Beckman Football Golf Tournament 2007

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Beckman Football Annual Golf Tournament!! Friday, October 12th at 12:30 pm at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club located at 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd, Tustin,CA. It's one of the many beautiful golf courses in Orange County.

You won't want to miss this event. It's a great way to support your local football team as well as have a fun time playing golf with friends.

Your golf package will include • 18 Holes of Golf with shared cart • Free Long
Range Balls • Chipping & putting contests • Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin.

If golf isn't your thing, join the team for the Dinner & Silent Auction afterward.
Be a part of this event any way that suits you. Just be there!

For any information you need on this tournament contact us at 714-504-0230. We will be there and look forward to seeing you!!

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Escape to Catalina!

Looking for a great day trip or weekend getaway? Catalina Island is the place for you! Just about an hour from Newport Beach it feels like another world.

Getting to Catalina is easy. Just hop on the Catalina Flyer from the Balboa Fun Zone. The Catalina Flyer, the largest passenger-carrying catamaran on the West Coast, features a richly appointed interior, sweeping sun decks, full-service cocktail lounges, stately viewing windows and Ride Control. So if you want comfort, service, a friendly crew, or just want to work on your tan, the Catalina Flyer is your choice. The Catalina Flyer is not only the FASTEST boat, but the BEST way to the island.

Once you arrive there is plenty to do for all ages. From snorkeling to golf, horseback riding, dining, or taking a tour, you will never run out of activities. There are also bike and golf cart rentals so you can explore on your own.

If you're having so much fun you want to stay we recommend the Pavilion Lodge located on the main beach. Of course there are many other romantic options. Just log onto http://www.catalina.com/ to check out them all.

Catalina is one of the many destinations that are easily accessible from Orange County. Hope you enjoy!

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Sawdust Art Festival

The Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival is now going on!!

We just went and had a fantastic time. We brought the whole family and there was something for every generation to enjoy. Beginning with the trolley ride from the offsite parking to the face painting and food.

What a great place to relax and enjoy the work of over 200 local Laguna Beach artists. The festival is open now through September 2nd from 10am to 10pm. Cost of admission can be found at http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/ as well as driving directions.

Each day there are special events and exhibits to give visitors a glimpse into the history of our artists. Included with your Sawdust admission are daily artists' demonstrations including glass blowing, art projects for adults and children, three outdoor cafes and continuous entertainment.

Be sure to visit the 41st annual Sawdust Art Festival to enjoy some true Orange County culture.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Selling a home in the Tustin Ranch Real Estate market

It’s hard to believe it’s already the middle of June. Seems like just yesterday that we were ringing in the New Year and now we are half-way done. Of course, spring and summer are some of the busiest times in the Tustin Real Estate market and Tustin Ranch Real Estate market so as Tustin Realtors it always seems like we skip from February to July in a blink of an eye.

With school out for summer, now is the time most families are considering making their move to or from the Tustin Ranch area. If you live in a great area like Tustin or Tustin Ranch that has impeccable schools, now is a great time to consider selling. Families considering buying a home in the Tustin Ranch Real Estate market will most likely want to complete the deal several weeks before the start of the school year. If you have been considering selling your Tustin home or Tustin Ranch home, definitely talk to an experienced Tustin Ranch realtor about listing your home in time for the summer rush. If you have any questions about Tustin Real Estate or need help finding a Tustin realtor, feel free to email us at info@bobrealestate.com.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Tustin Ranch Real Estate by Price Range

When you’re searching for a home to buy in the Tustin Real Estate market or Tustin Ranch Real Estate market, one of your top priorities is most likely price. Whether you’re searching for a home around $200,000 or $2,000,000, being able to narrow your search to homes in your price range can not only save you time, but also heartache.

That’s why we recently added a feature to our Tustin Ranch Real Estate Web site that lets you instantly see homes for sale in your unique price range. Starting with the $100,000 - $300,000 price range all the way up to over $2,000,000, we have homes listed throughout the Orange County Real Estate market in every price range for every buyer. If you would rather stick to searching for a home in a specific community, you can do that too by visiting the Search the MLS page on our Tustin Real Estate Web site. If you find a home you’re interested in or need help finding an Irvine or Tustin Ranch realtor, feel free to send us an email at info@bobrealestate.com.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

One of the most important considerations you should have when you are buying a new home is the quality of schools in the area. Even if you do not have school-aged children now, you may in the future. Or if you sell, future buyers may be concerned about schools for their children.

Since the Orange County Real Estate market can be overwhelming, it is often times difficult for buyers to know where to look to find information on various communities. That’s why we have taken the time to compile information on the various Orange County markets, including the Tustin Ranch Real Estate market. You can find information about almost any school district in Orange County by visiting the School Information page on our Tustin Real Estate Web site. No matter where you thinking about buying in Orange County, you can get great information on both school districts and individual schools by using this online tool. Check it out on our Orange County Real Estate Web site and feel free to email us at info@bobrealestate.com if you have questions about the school districts or about finding an Orange County realtor to help with your home search.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

OC Golf Courses near Tustin Ranch Real Estate

If you’re like most Orange County residents, you love playing golf and plan on buying your next home in a great golf community or as close to a great golf course as possible. Well lucky for you we have done the hard work for you! We recently added an OC Golf page to our Web site to help our clients plan their home buying around their passion for golf.

The OC Golf page on our Tustin Ranch Real Estate Web site features almost every golf course in Orange County as well as links to many of the courses’ Web sites. If you’re a golf lover like we are, you’ll definitely want to check out this new page to make sure your next Orange County home is as close to the course as possible. If you have any questions about Orange County Real Estate, finding the perfect golf community or selecting a Tustin Ranch realtor, shoot me an email at info@bobrealestate.com.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Tustin Ranch Real Estate Floor Plans

If you’re searching for a house in the Tustin Ranch Real Estate market, you can be seriously overwhelmed by the different number of homes, floor plans and neighborhoods in the area. As experienced Tustin Ranch realtors, we have worked hard to take the stress and guesswork out of the house hunting process for our clients looking for the perfect Tustin Ranch home.

We recently developed a comprehensive Tustin Ranch Community Page that showcases the various floor plans and communities available in the area. By visiting our Tustin Ranch Community page, you can see every available home with architectural renderings in the area. By viewing plans and drawing online, you can conveniently house hunt from the comfort of your home and narrow down your list of must-sees. If you have any questions about any Tustin Ranch homes or how to find a Tustin Ranch realtor, feel free to contact me at info@bobrealestate.com.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Tustin Ranch Featured Listings

Happy April! I wanted to let everyone know that our Featured Listings section on our Web site is up and running. Our Featured Listings showcase some of the hottest properties and homes in the Tustin Real Estate market, Tustin Ranch Real Estate market and Irvine Real Estate market. It’s really a great tool for buyers who want to quickly sort through the latest and most interesting properties in the area.

If you’re a seller, you can also use our Featured Listings to keep track of home prices in the area, which can help you better asses your listing price. So come on over to our Web site and check out our latest Featured Listings. If you see any Tustin area homes you like or have questions about, shoot me an email at info@bobrealestate.com.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Great Prices on New Tustin Ranch Listings

Now is a great time to invest in Tustin Real Estate or Tustin Ranch Real Estate. There are many new listings each day, and as the weather turns even warmer, I expect that our listings in the area will increase even more. Listing prices are reasonable and you can buy now for a great price! If you are thinking about buying a home in the Tustin area, grab your Tustin Ranch realtor and get house hunting. If you don’t have a Tustin realtor, shoot me an email at info@bobrealestate.com and I’ll be glad to help you narrow down your choices.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Buying a Tustin Area Home

Buying a Tustin area home is both an exciting and nerve-wracking process. Whether it’s your first house or your fifth house, the buying process never really changes. Sure, as you get older you may have more money for a down payment or be planning on buying a more expensive home, but the process of searching for the perfect home, negotiating the best possible price and making it to closing in one piece remains constant no matter your age or station in life.

The best advice I can give any possible buyer of Tustin Real Estate, Tustin Ranch Real Estate or Orange County Real Estate in general, is to find an experienced realtor who specializes in the communities you have interest in. An experienced Tustin or Tustin Ranch Realtor can help guide you through the buying process unscathed. If you don’t already have an Orange County Real Estate agent, try asking a friend for a referral – often times word of mouth is the best advertising. If you still aren’t sure about how to find a realtor, shoot me an email at info@bobrealestate.com and I’ll be glad to give you some advice.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com

Great Time to Buy or Sell Tustin Real Estate

As an Orange County Real Estate Agent specializing in Tustin Real Estate, Tustin Ranch Real Estate and Irvine Real Estate, I have worked with hundreds of people buying or selling a home in the area. If you’re a buyer, now is a great time of year to begin your Tustin area home search. No matter if you’re buying your first home or your fifth home, Tustin Ranch and the surrounding communities offer exceptional values for today’s home buyer. Find out more about Tustin Real Estate, Tustin Ranch Real Estate and Irvine Real Estate by visiting my Web site at www.bobrealestate.com.

Bob O'Brien

714-504-0230

www.bobrealestate.com